Safety Score
1.12 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Winston-Salem, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Carolina University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 893-student campus.
- 1.12
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,666
- Rank of 3,050
- #63
- NC rank
- 893
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Carolina University reports 1.12 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,666 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.12
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,666
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Carolina University increased from 0 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesCarolina University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Winston-Salem, NC, enrolling approximately 893 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #63 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 893 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Carolina University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 1.35 incidents per 1,000 students, Carolina University reports 17% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1666
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#63
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Carolina University percentile rank 45.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1666 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Carolina University reports 17% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $17,575
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,575
- Avg Net Price
- $20,828
- Median Debt
- $20,287
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 40%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 24%
- Retention Rate
- 56%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $30,657
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $32,864
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 70%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCarolina University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Carolina University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NC
Carolina University
1.12 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
Salem University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
Warner University
6.73 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Salem University
Salem, WV · 894 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL · 891 enrolled
Safety Score 6.73
The College of Westchester
White Plains, NY · 891 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Emmanuel University
Franklin Springs, GA · 896 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Meridian Technology Center
Stillwater, OK · 896 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Carolina University nationally (rank #1666), regardless of size or state.
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS
National Rank #1665
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA
National Rank #1667
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
National Rank #1664
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
National Rank #1668
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA
National Rank #1663
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carolina University safe?
Carolina University has a safety score of 1.12 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,666 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Carolina University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Carolina University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Carolina University have fire safety data?
Yes. Carolina University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Carolina University's Safety Profile
Carolina University in Winston-Salem, NC enrolls 893 students and has a safety score of 1.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1666 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Carolina University's 1.12 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Carolina University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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